‘Home,’ written by Samm-Art Williams, performed in 1985 by Marjorie Johnson, Perri Gaffney, and Lawrence Evans of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company.

We remember the life and enduring theatre legacy of Mr. Samm-Art Williams— may he rest in eternal power.

'Every single person that I know who has participated believes they have left the festival inspired; they have left the festival vibrating on a whole different level. I want some of that!”

—Tamara Tunie, 2024 IBTF Celebrity Co-Chair

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Have you heard the news? Winston-Salem Journal

The International Black Theatre Festival is proud to announce the 2024 Celebrity Co-Chairs— Clifton Davis and Tamara Tunie!

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Photography by Walt Unks, Winston-Salem Journal

Get your tickets at NCBlackRep.org and support the global mission of the International Black Theatre Festival!

The Kick-Off event is presented in partnership with the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County WSFC Arts Council

Today marks a milestone as we celebrate the 45th Birthday of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company.

Born from the founding vision of Larry Leon Hamlin on May 1, 1979, we are grateful to continue to bring Black theatre to new audiences.

“With must-see musicals, critically acclaimed dramas, and new programming initiatives, there’s no better time to become a torchbearer for IBTF.”

—Jackie Alexander, Producing Artistic Director

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Proud to be a collaborator at the 'Black Religion Summit' in Detroit, Michigan!

Visit dreamofdetroit.org/black… to learn more about the Summit and the Henry Luce Foundation’s “Finding Holy Ground” project.

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From our staff, cast, and crew, we thank everyone who came out to support and experience ‘Coconut Cake.’

Mark your calendars as the play is set to return to the International Black Theatre Festival, July 29 - Aug 3!

Tickets will be available June 3rd at NCBlackRep.org

Through 4/14: Don't miss NC Black Rep's run of 'Coconut Cake.' Critic Lynn Felder says that it 'reveals the explosive feelings that dwell just below the cool personae that people can present to the world.'
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Nathan Ross Freeman and NC Black Rep are offering Triad residents an inside look into a decades long ritual in the African American community with the debut of their newest play, “Coconut Cake.”
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Over the weekend, we held our first staged reading of 'On God,' with Playwright, JuCoby Johnson and Director, H. Adam Harris.

The play is set to make its world premiere at the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) from July 30 to August 4.

Experience the joy of the holiday season with NC Black Rep. Nativity According To The Gospels returns to the stage Dec 1-17th at Hanesbrands Theatre!

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Veteran playwright, choreographer, and former Artistic Director of NC Black Rep– Mabel P. Robinson, through the years.

In its 22nd year, Ms. Robinson returns to the black box to present the holiday classic, Nativity According To The Gospel.

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One month away from Opening Night! Nativity According To The Gospels returns on December 1st through the 17th.

Tickets are available online at NCBlackRep.org

An inspiring day at Wake Forest Divinity hosting true long distance runner in the struggle for freedom and justice Lynda Blackmon Lowery.

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Dean of Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Corey D.B. Walker, and Wake Forest University Vice Provost of the Arts, Christina Soriano, share updates on the Finding Holy Ground Project at IBTF 2024

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“This is a time of great joy. A time when we can show each other the new projects we are dating to dream, and a time to dream even greater dreams.'

Manifesto: by Dr. Maya Angelou, Chair of the 1989 National Black Theatre Festival

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AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL afternoon as African American Studies | Wake Forest University and Wake Forest Divinity joined other City of Winston-Salem, NC community organizations at CarterGWoodsonSchool to welcome long distance runner in the struggle for liberation Charlotte Hill O'Neal - 'Mama C'!

TTE Welcomes Mama C!

Students at Carter G. Woodson School welcomed Mama Charlotte O'Neal, aka Mama C, to Winston-Salem with a performance of her poems ‘I Loves Me Some Hip Hop Beats!’ and ‘Be Love.’

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